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Depression (major depression)
Definition
- Mental health: What's normal, what's not Mental health vs. mental illness — Find out how mental illnesses are diagnosed and defined.
Risk factors
- Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap Depression in women — Learn what factors may set the stage for their increased risk.
- Empty nest syndrome: Tips for coping Empty nest syndrome — Understand how to deal with sadness after your last child leaves home.
- Stress symptoms: Effects on your body, feelings and behavior Stress symptoms — Learn how stress can affect your health so that you can take action.
Symptoms
- Male depression: Understanding the issues Male depression — Understand symptoms, consequences and coping skills.
- Depression self-assessment Take this depression self-assessment to help learn whether you have symptoms of depression.
- Symptom Checker Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your medical symptoms.
- Managing fibromyalgia symptoms Fibromyalgia symptoms are hard to control. Medication and mind-body therapies can make a difference.
Tests and diagnosis
- Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) tests Cytochrome P450 tests — Overview covers definition, results of tests analyzing effectiveness of certain antidepressants.
Complications
- Suicide and suicidal thoughts Suicide and suicidal thoughts — Comprehensive overview covers warning signs, causes, risks and treatment.
Treatments and drugs
- Delayed ejaculation Delayed ejaculation — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of delayed or absent ejaculation.
- Serotonin syndrome Serotonin syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of condition caused by too much medication.
- Atypical antidepressants Atypical antidepressants — Here's how these antidepressants work and possible side effects.
- Breast-feeding and medications: What's safe? Breast-feeding and medications — Understand which medications are safe to take while breast-feeding.
- Antidepressants: Safe during pregnancy? Antidepressants are central to treating depression — but during pregnancy, it's important to weigh the risks.
- Dealing with depression Dealing with depression can be frustrating. But depression can be treated effectively with the right approach.
- Mental health providers: Tips on finding one Mental health providers — Find one to suit your needs.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this mental health treatment.
- Deep brain stimulation Deep brain stimulation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this neurological condition treatment.
- Psychotherapy Psychotherapy — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this mental health treatment.
- Vagus nerve stimulation Vagus nerve stimulation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure.
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to treat depression.
- Family therapy Family therapy — Overview covers definition, benefits and what to expect.
- Antidepressants for children: Explore the pros and cons Get the facts about antidepressants and children with these common questions and answers.
- Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you Antidepressants — Explore options to treat depression.
- Treatment-resistant depression Treatment-resistant depression — Explore options when depression doesn't improve.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) SSRIs — Learn how this popular type of antidepressant works and about its side effects.
- Tricyclic antidepressants and tetracyclic antidepressants Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants — How these antidepressants work and possible side effects.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) MAOIs — Benefits, side effects and risks of these older antidepressants.
- Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) SNRIs — How these antidepressants work, and possible side effects.
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this treatment for depression.
- Antidepressants: Get tips to cope with side effects Antidepressants — Side effects are common, but don't give up without trying these coping tips.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms Depression symptoms often improve with exercise. Here are tips to help you get started.
- Mediterranean diet recipes These healthy and appealing recipes will get you hooked on the Mediterranean diet.
- Sleep tips: 7 steps to better sleep Better sleep can be yours! Consider sleep tips for the weary.
- Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress Meditation — Learn quick and easy ways to meditate, no matter where you are.
- Seasonal affective disorder treatment: Choosing a light box Seasonal affective disorder treatment — Get tips for choosing a light therapy box.
Alternative medicine
- Treatment-resistant depression Treatment-resistant depression — Explore options when depression doesn't improve.
- Mindfulness exercises: How to get started Mindfulness exercises — Understand ways to practice mindfulness.
- Pet therapy: Man's best friend as healer Pet therapy isn't just fun and games. A growing field, animal-assisted therapy has proven health benefits.
Coping and support
- Depression: Supporting a family member or friend Depression — How to help a family member or friend dealing with this serious mental health condition.
- Support groups: Make connections, get help Support groups connect people facing similar challenges. Members share experiences and advice.
- Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness Mental health: Recognize and cope with the stigma of mental illness.
Prevention
- Caregiver depression: Prevention counts Caregiver depression — Find out how to prevent and cope with caregiver depression.
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